variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
as in concentrating
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focusing
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Rather than focusing only on events designed for networking, broaden your list to include open houses, community forums, conferences, and any other meeting where people from your field (or from a variety of professions) might be gathered.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Nautilus trees The board’s vote focusing on the project being built on Nautilus Street authorized the association to send a letter to the city asking for additional review of the trees planted there and whether they should be allowed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
These deals reflect a wider shift by Gulf countries, which are moving away from providing aid to Egypt and instead focusing on investment opportunities.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The couple channels much of their charitable efforts through The Royal Foundation, focusing on early childhood development, mental health, homelessness, and conservation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Emergency personnel are now focusing on recovery efforts, as no further possible victims are expected to be found alive.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
It is set in the elite world of London law, focusing on two rival law firms – Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne – made up of men and women at the top of their game.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
And while the peppermint lineup delivers the flavor of the season, the brand is also focusing on how families and loved ones connect during the most festive time of the year.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Rather than focusing only on events designed for networking, broaden your list to include open houses, community forums, conferences, and any other meeting where people from your field (or from a variety of professions) might be gathered.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Nautilus trees The board’s vote focusing on the project being built on Nautilus Street authorized the association to send a letter to the city asking for additional review of the trees planted there and whether they should be allowed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
These deals reflect a wider shift by Gulf countries, which are moving away from providing aid to Egypt and instead focusing on investment opportunities.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The couple channels much of their charitable efforts through The Royal Foundation, focusing on early childhood development, mental health, homelessness, and conservation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Emergency personnel are now focusing on recovery efforts, as no further possible victims are expected to be found alive.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
It is set in the elite world of London law, focusing on two rival law firms – Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne – made up of men and women at the top of their game.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
And while the peppermint lineup delivers the flavor of the season, the brand is also focusing on how families and loved ones connect during the most festive time of the year.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Designing them, however, requires understanding how complex structures generate specific optical behaviors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poor quality or too little sleep makes concentrating on new information difficult.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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During the first court appearance for Edge, prosecutors said the weapon that was used was a .300 Blackout Sig Sauer rifle with an optic scope and a suppressor.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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What makes the best podcasts riveting?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s realized quite literally by the prolific Swedish actor Stig Järrel, who plays Satan as an aristocrat in a state of perpetual ocular discomfort due to Britt-Marie’s insistence on holding onto her virginity.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The dogs were suffering from multiple ailments including ocular, dermatological and musculoskeletal diseases and respiratory disorders.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the sites that CNN examined have less obvious visual clues tying them to missile production.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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